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10 'America's Got Talent' Contestants Who Had Successful Careers (Even Though They Didn't Win)

Winning is not everything! America’s Got Talent (AGT), a truth competition show the place other people audition and judges figure out who the most gifted individual is, is about to air its 16th season on June 1st. One particular person walks away with the name and $1 million.

The display has noticed a lot of contestants over time. And like many other skill competitions, sometimes winning doesn’t always mean success, taking a look at you American Idol. Sometimes winners get the name, however that’s it.

There are some contestants who have by no means received and have still made a successful career for themselves and some didn’t even make it to the general round of the competition. Most of those contestants are household names that you've seen for your TV, on tour, or on the internet. Read on to find out which 10 AGT contestants have had successful careers with out profitable.

10 Melissa Villasenor

Melissa auditioned for the 6th season of America's Got Talent where she did superstar impressions. Sadly, she was eradicated in the semi-finals. Her ability didn't pass not noted, on the other hand. After her AGT adventure, Villasenor performed stand-up comedy the Laugh Factory Comedy Camp for youngsters and dedicated her time to being a full-time comic. In 2016, she joined the (*10*), the place she remains nowadays.

9 Jackie Evancho

Jackie Evancho inspired the judges on season 5, the place she performed Opera at the age of 10. She made it to 2nd position, losing to singer Michael Grimm. Since then, she has long past on to release a lot of chart-topping albums. Evancho returned for AGT: The Champions, receiving a standing ovation from the judges. However, she did not obtain sufficient votes to land in the best 3 and used to be eradicated. Most recently, she competed on season 3 of The Masked Singer, where she completed fifth. She is still the youngest artist to have a platinum album.

8 Lindsey Stirling

One of the most popular violinist of all-time, Lindsey Stirling auditioned for season Five of the show. She wowed the judges when she performed hip-hop songs at the violin. Sadly, she was eliminated within the quarterfinals. But the removing didn't prevent her. Since AGT, Stirling has long past on to make many albums and sell out tours all over the world. Forbes named her the quantity four very best earning YouTube superstar. Stirling positioned 2nd on season 25 of Dancing With The Stars.

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7 Piff The Magic Dragon

Season 10 was full of a lot of memorable contestants, and Piff The Magic Dragon used to be one of them. He was a magician and comedian, who made it to the top 10 on his season. Piff returned for AGT: The Champions, the place he sadly didn't make it via to the following spherical. After his time at the show, Piff seemed on Penn & Teller: Fool Us a couple of times and has offered out presentations across the nation.

6 JabbaWockeeZ

Back in season 2 when the display simply began, JabbaWockeeZ amazed the judges and America. The hip-hop crew was minimize within the Vegas round, however that wasn't the tip in their adventure. They auditioned for the first season of America's Best Dance Crew and gained, which skyrocketed their career. They quickly toured in every single place the arena. JabbaWockeeZ additionally competed at the first season of World of Dance, where they were eradicated in the second one episode.

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5 Jon Dorenbos

Many fans recognized Jon Dorenbos when he stepped on the degree to accomplish magic in season 11. That is because he's a former long snapper for the Philadelphia Eagles. He underwent heart surgery and had to retire. Dorenbos completed in 3rd position. He then came back for AGT: The Champions, the place he didn't make it a ways first of all, however was referred to as again as a wild card and made it to the finals.

4 Brian Justin Crum

Another stand out on season 11 was once Brian Justin Crum. His Broadway-trained voice and good-looks had people evaluating him to Adam Lambert. He wound up striking fourth that season. Crum came again for Champions and completed in the bottom 7 of the top 12. Since the display, he has carried out all over the U.S., in particular at LGBTQ+ occasions. Crum's quilt of Robyn's "Show Me Love" gave him a spot at the Billboard Dance Charts.

3 Tape Face

Perhaps one of the vital extra extraordinary acts on season 11, Tape Face, aka Sam Willis, made it all the technique to the highest 10. It's arduous to outline what his act was, as a result of he did one thing different every week. But it without a doubt caused other folks to laugh. He by no means talked and had a work of tape throughout his mouth. Tape Face returned for Champions, where he used to be eliminated after tying for 3rd position. He has also competed on Britian's Got Talent: The Champions and France's Got Talent: Battle of the Judges. He had a 3 yr residency in Las Vegas.

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2 Collins Key

Collins Key wowed America along with his magical skills on season 8. He placed fifth. Key is the first magic act to make the highest 5, and on the time, he was the youngest magician to audition. After being eradicated from the display, he become a gap act for Demi Lovato's Neon Lights Tour in 2014. Since then, he was once become a successful YouTuber, together with his brother, Devan, racking up 21 million subscribers. Key has received a handful awards including a Streamy Award and even gave a TEDx Talk in 2017.

1 Issac Ryan Brown

You may keep in mind this lovable little boy on season 7 of AGT. Issac Ryan Brown sang and danced for the judges and gained the hearts of America. Sadly, he was eliminated within the Vegas spherical. Brown went on to have a successful appearing profession and is without doubt one of the major characters, Booker, on the Disney Channel display, Raven's Home, the place he stars with fellow AGT alumnus, Skylar Katz.

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